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Orange taps Nokia for its ‘network-as-code’ app development platform

As part of the first step in their network API collaboration, Nokia and Orange recently co-hosted a "Network as Code Hackathon” at France's tech start-up conference, Viva Tech Orange and Nokia today announced that they are expanding their partnership to advance 5G network programmability and...

Over 70 industry leaders set to speak at GSMA M360 LATAM and CLTD 2024

In less than two weeks, CEOs, government officials, executives, and international representatives from across Latin America will converge in Mexico City. 27 May 2024, Buenos Aires: M360 LATAM and the 11th Latin American Congress on Digital Transformation (CLTD 2024) are gearing up to welcome telecommunications...

Higher spectrum availability to add $27bn to India’s GDP: GSMA

The GSMA also reiterated that the upper 6 GHz band must be part of the spectrum roadmap in India The widespread availability of spectrum for 5G services could contribute nearly $27 billion to India's GDP by 2030, according to global telecom industry association GSMA. The body...

Beijing reaches 114,500 5G base stations at end-April

Beijing had a density of 52 5G base stations per 10,000 people Chinese operators have already deployed 114,500 5G base stations in China’s capital, Beijing, as of the end of April, Chinese press reported. According to the report, Beijing had a density of 52 5G base...

#TBT: Verizon takes LTE nationwide; GSMA’s open API work; Embedded chips in brains? … this week in 2012

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories! Verizon takes LTE...

Opening up about sustainability—benefits of open networks for energy consumption (Reader Forum)

The telecoms industry is currently faced with the challenge of extending and improving connectivity and simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. The move to open and disaggregated networks is gaining momentum in the telecommunications and networking industry for the potential to improve connectivity, with much of...

China to surpass 1 billion 5G connections this year: GSMA

China is also predicted to reach a 5G adoption rate of 90% by 2030, making it a world leader in this space, says the GSMA China is expected to reach a 5G adoption rate of 90% by 2030, making it a world leader in this...

Manufacturing’s connected revolution depends on understanding the tech – and who’s behind it

Mobile connectivity is transforming modern manufacturing. From mining to distribution and everything in between, wireless connected solutions are supporting new and intelligent automated, high-precision processes that prove significantly safer, more efficient, and less resource-intensive than previous methods. And as manufacturers consider replacing legacy equipment,...

Movistar gets ready to launch 5G service in Colombia

Movistar said its 5G technology will be initially available in the main urban areas across the country Colombian mobile operator Movistar, owned by Spanish telco Telefonica, announced plans to launch 5G services in the coming weeks. In an initial phase, Movistar said its 5G technology will...

Network APIs and the path to 5G monetization

AT&T, Verizon, Vonage all pushing network APIs and software developer outreach ahead of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Step 1: Using network application programming interfaces (APIs), operators expose network data and capabilities to software developers Step 2: Developers leverage the data and network capabilities to create...

Jio urges Indian government to allocate 6 GHz band for 5G

The GSMA previously said that India should identify and support 6 GHz spectrum for the expansion of 5G services Indian carrier Reliance Jio Infocomm said that the 6 GHz spectrum will be key for the provision of ubiquitous 5G coverage across the country, according...

IBM opens AI school for telcos: ‘A critical phase – not just of AI, but for all telecoms’

The big announcement last week from IBM and the GSMA about teaching telcos in the ways of the force – as in generative artificial intelligence (AI) – is not just about telcos. Or rather, it is not just about showing telcos how to use...

GSMA, IBM partner on telco AI workforce training

IBM Global AI Adoption Index finds three biggest barriers to AI success are limited skills/expertise, data complexity and ethical concerns Enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is on a major ramp and communications service providers (CSPs) are no exception. In fact the IBM Global AI...

China ends November with 3.28 million 5G base stations

Chinese operator ended November with 771 million 5G users Chinese operators have installed a total of 3.28 million 5G base stations nationwide as of the end of November, local press reported citing official data. The figure accounted for 28.5% of China’s total mobile base stations, according...

Editorial Report: Smart Meters – Why meters matter, and how cellular IoT is driving the energy transition

This RCR Wireless News' report takes a look at the latest smart metering developments in the electric, gas, and water utilities markets, covering new eSIM and iSIM technologies, developing GSMA standards and the value for manufacturers, installers and service providers.

Colombian regulator approves four bidders for 5G spectrum auction

MinTIC aims to award spectrum in the in the 700 MHz, 1.9 GHz, AWS, 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz bands Colombia’s ICT ministry MinTIC authorized Claro, WOM, Tigo and Movistar to participate in an upcoming spectrum auction through which the former will award 5G frequencies. With...

The art of the IoT possible — how eSIM and iSIM will drive the revolution (Reader Forum)

The IoT industry has made great strides in recent years, driven largely by the expansion of applications and development of supporting technologies, but factors such as cost and practicality have typically held back mass production.  Take cellular IoT as an example, where the limitations of...

5G to fuel mobile data traffic growth in Europe, GSMA study finds

The GSMA report noted that 5G will become the dominant mobile technology in Europe within the next three years, driven by growing adoption in Germany and the U.K. Mobile data traffic in Europe is forecast to almost triple over the next five years, chiefly boosted...

What is SGP.31/.32 specification and how would it impact IoT?

The GSMA published the SGP.32 eSIM IoT Technical Specification in May Last year, the GSMA published the architecture and requirements for the new eSIM remote provisioning standard intended for IoT devices, SGP.31 eSIM IoT Architecture and Requirements for remote provisioning of eUICCs in Network Constrained...

5G-Advanced will help telcos to monetize 5G investments: GSMA

The GSMA noted that 5G-Advanced will facilitate entirely new applications in areas such as smart transportation, smart cities and entertainment The launch of future 5G-Advanced networks will enable telecom operators to monetize their previous investments in the 5G field, Barbara Pareglio, senior technical director, smart...

Argentine carriers secure frequencies for 5G deployment

The Argentine government would obtain $875 million for the frequencies, less compared to the initial expectation of $1.05 billion Argentine operators Claro, Movistar and Personal have all secured spectrum for the provision of 5G services in a tender carried out by the government. The government will...

Editorial Webinar: Smart metering – how IoT has changed-up a gear in the utilities market

The editorial webinar will take a look at the latest smart metering developments in the electric, gas, and water utilities markets, covering new eSIM and iSIM technologies, developing GSMA standards, and the value for manufacturers, installers, and service providers. Speakers:James Blackman, Global Editor, RCR Wireless...

Argentina confirms date for 5G spectrum auction

Through this 5G spectrum auction, the Argentina government aims to raise around $1.1 billion Argentine telecommunications regulator Enacom confirmed it would carry out an auction to award 5G frequencies on October 24, local press reported. Through the move, the cash-strapped government aims to raise around $1.1...

Indian telcos need 2 GHz of spectrum for better 5G coverage: COAI

COAI represents the interests of local operators Reliance Jio Infocomm, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Mobile operators in India will need at least two gigahertz of mid-band spectrum to be in a position to offer a better coverage, local newspaper The Economic Times reported, citing...